How much are property taxes in East Sandwich, MA?
Homeowners in East Sandwich, MA pay a median of $7,164 (±$354) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,196.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,097.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $689,000.
In East Sandwich, the median real estate tax went from $6,423 in 2015–2019 to $7,164 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,164 (±$354)
- With a mortgage
- $7,196
- Without a mortgage
- $7,097
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in East Sandwich against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| East Sandwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,164 (±$354) | $4,239 (±$69) | $5,992 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,196 (±$467) | $4,114 (±$97) | $5,987 (±$25) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,097 (±$2,206) | $4,408 (±$109) | $6,001 (±$37) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $689,000 (±$48,212) | $629,000 (±$7,027) | $562,100 (±$2,169) | $332,700 |
In East Sandwich, the median real estate tax is higher than in Barnstable County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts ($5,992).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Barnstable County, East Sandwich ranks 2 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 166.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in East Sandwich
The median tax ($7,164) is 1.0% of the median home value ($689,000).
Across Barnstable County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across Massachusetts it is 1.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in East Sandwich have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,423 (±$359) | $7,164 (±$354) | +11.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $484,400 (±$32,978) | $689,000 (±$48,212) | +42.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,501 (±$232) | $3,185 (±$333) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near East Sandwich
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sandwich | — | $7,164 (±$354) | — |
| Sandwich (community) | 3.8 mi | $6,393 (±$335) | Lower |
| Forestdale | 5.4 mi | $5,624 (±$465) | Lower |
| Sagamore | 6.2 mi | $4,796 (±$640) | Lower |
| Barnstable Town | 6.3 mi | $3,975 (±$152) | Lower |
| Bourne | 8.4 mi | $4,485 (±$250) | Lower |
| Mashpee | 8.7 mi | $3,762 (±$138) | Lower |
| Monument Beach | 8.8 mi | $4,440 (±$431) | Lower |
| Bourne (community) | 9.5 mi | $3,835 (±$915) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sandwich (community), MA ($6,393), Forestdale, MA ($5,624), Sagamore, MA ($4,796).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatham (community) | $8,029 (±$2,131) |
| 2 | East Sandwich | $7,164 (±$354) |
| 3 | Sandwich (community) | $6,393 (±$335) |
| 4 | Harwich Port | $5,827 (±$826) |
| 5 | Forestdale | $5,624 (±$465) |
| 6 | West Falmouth | $5,459 (±$983) |
| 7 | Falmouth (community) | $5,327 (±$785) |
| 8 | Provincetown (community) | $5,140 (±$1,048) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Sandwich is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Sandwich, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Sandwich
How much are property taxes in East Sandwich?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Sandwich, MA is $7,164 (±$354) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Sandwich?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in East Sandwich, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in East Sandwich gone up?
In East Sandwich, the median real estate tax went from $6,423 in 2015–2019 to $7,164 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in East Sandwich higher than in Barnstable County?
In East Sandwich, the median real estate tax is higher than in Barnstable County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts ($5,992).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts (place:20380, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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